Usually the speaker manufacturer will send you a replacement driver and you can replace it yourself. Also, it probably is an OEM, that you can buy from the manufacturer off the shelf, obtain cheaper and, again, replace yourself.

Usually the speaker manufacturer will send you a replacement driver and you can replace it yourself. Also, it probably is an OEM, that you can buy from the manufacturer off the shelf, obtain cheaper and, again, replace yourself.

I pulled it out last night as I know the "upgrades" are made by scanspeak in Denmark. (Not cheaply I might add). The driver was completely unlabeled other than a VSA and a serial number on the sticker. I'll call VSA today.

So I called VSA and spoke to Leif. He wants me to ship him all four bass module drivers. They cost $250 each to replace and they don't have very many left as the VR 4JR was discontinued in 2005. I told him how much I paid for mine pair and the only thing he said was "You have to be shitting me!"

I am going though a troubleshooting process tonight. I am going to pull the offending left, lower driver and swap it out with one of the good ones from the right side. I need to make sure that it isn't just a errant piece of lead shot or something.

I need to make sure that it isn't just a errant piece of lead shot or something.

A wise moveBright flashlight, a small mirror, and some careful inspection.I also have a very soft horsehair paint brush, but be sure to not leave bristles behind.Sadly, warpage from coil heat is the #1 cause.

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I swapped the offending driver with the lower one in the other bass cabinet and the rattle followed. VSA is sending me a replacement. Not cheap, but I also only paid $1500 for these in the 1st place. I'm still ahead.

I swapped the offending driver with the lower one in the other bass cabinet and the rattle followed. VSA is sending me a replacement. Not cheap, but I also only paid $1500 for these in the 1st place. I'm still ahead.

no wonder he couldnt believe what you paid. damn. i think my vr2s were a little less than that

if it's not too late, I have a pair of 8" drivers from my old VR4's. I have no use for them. I dont even recall why I had to replace them in the first place. But I do know they work. Happy to set you up.

VS also does a full upgrade that isn't cheap ($4k) where they basically upgrade all electrical components to current technology. I have that in my pocket as a plan if my Jrs ever have an issue. A buddy got his done and was floored by the difference.

And yes, you got a steal. I got mine for $2300 a couple of years ago and thought I robbed the guy I bought them from.

Reconing is something that many third parties do. You do not have to use the actual manufacturer. As a matter of fact I would think that 99.99% of speaker manufacturers do not recone. They simply send you a replacement. Further, 90% do not make their own drivers and do not have the skills or ability to recone.

The voice coil can be rewound by most folks who recone. You keep asking VS and they are the wrong folks to ask. The beauty of a using a third party is that they do not need parts. They have the skills and tool to do it. Try speakerexchange.